Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for one whole-time consultant post in Cellular Pathology based at University Hospital Lewisham, dealing with a very interesting and varied workload in a general setting.This is a new post to reflect rising workload and complexity. The successful candidate will join a relatively small and supportive team.It is anticipated that the appointee will have a generalist commitment but also bring or develop their own special interests to flexibly integrate with those of the existing consultants by mutual agreement.The department is currently in the process of implementing digital reporting to enable more flexible working patterns. There are excellent public transport links both by rail and bus.
The successful candidate will be required to report surgical pathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology cases. Although this is a full-time post, applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time will be considered. Applicants should be in possession of the FRCPath (or equivalent) and must be fully registered with the GMC including entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will participate in a regular weekly rota of surgical pathology cut-up and reporting, as well as reporting of non-gynaecological cytopathology cases. There is no requirement to report gynaecological cytopathology cases. Post-mortem examinations are not performed. The successful candidates will also be expected to participate in the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings rota.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will participate in a regular weekly rota of surgical pathology cut-up and reporting, as well as reporting of non-gynaecological cytopathology cases. There is no requirement to report gynaecological cytopathology cases. Post-mortem examinations are not performed. The successful candidates will also be expected to participate in the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will participate in a regular weekly rota of surgical pathology cut-up and reporting, as well as reporting of non-gynaecological cytopathology cases. There is no requirement to report gynaecological cytopathology cases. Post-mortem examinations are not performed. The successful candidates will also be expected to participate in the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in reporting histopathology and cytopathology (non-gynae)
Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake audit
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake teaching
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understands the management structure of the NHS
- Evidence of risk management
Other Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator - verbal and written
- Able to work in a team
- Evidence of interest/training in management
- Has information technology skills as applied to cellular pathology
- Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
- Aware of equal opportunities issues
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
Desirable
- Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in reporting histopathology and cytopathology (non-gynae)
Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake audit
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake teaching
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understands the management structure of the NHS
- Evidence of risk management
Other Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator - verbal and written
- Able to work in a team
- Evidence of interest/training in management
- Has information technology skills as applied to cellular pathology
- Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
- Aware of equal opportunities issues
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
Desirable
- Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
